Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.2L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.4L engine.
4. Remove the instrument panel tie bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement .
5. Disconnect the HVAC Module electrical connectors.

1

A/C Evaporator and Condenser Hose Assembly Nut

Tighten
7 N·m (62 lb in)

2

A/C Evaporator Hose Assembly

3

A/C Condenser Tube Assembly

4

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

5

Heater Outlet Hose

Tip
Use J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers to reposition clamp on the heater outlet hose from the heater core.

6

Heater Inlet Hose

Tip
Use J 38185 to reposition clamp on the heater inlet hose from the heater core.

7

HVAC Module Assembly Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

8

HVAC Module Assembly